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Tessellations:

M.C. Escher

Slides, Flips and Turns

AKA

Translations, Reflections, and Rotations

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Tessellation: a pattern with no gap and no overlaps.

Here are some simple tessellations that can be found in everyday life.

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M.C. Escher: Maurits Cornelis Escher

(born June 17, 1898 Leeuwarden, Netherlands - died March 27, 1972 Laren)

Dutch Artist known for his

  • Realistic Prints
  • Optical Effects
  • Tessellations

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Examples of Escher’s work!

Click on an image to see it up close.

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How to create your own tessellation!

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Use a 3x3 index card.

Place the red line at the top.

Pick one of the lines to draw.

Use the 3rd or 4th line from the bottom. Cut and slide the bottom to the top. Tape in place.

Turn the card 90 degrees and pick a line to draw. Cut and slide the bottom to the top. Make sure that the red line matches up and then, tape in place.

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Finished Examples of Tessellations!

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Link to Takashi Murakami

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